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Posted: 8/7/2005 12:51:45 PM EDT

A few years ago my fathers sports car was wrecked by a mechanic who was repairing it. The mechanic didn't report the accident, the dealer (who the mechanic worked for) argued with us about who caused some of the damage, basically were jerks about it, the car was repaired by another shop at the expense of the first shops insurance.

Anyways last week there was an article in the paper about this dealership's racing team and painted a nice picture of them. We're thinking this may be a good way to write a letter to the editor about what they did to us.

The owner of this place is a real jerk, my only concern is that he might sue us for this. So if we put only the truth in the letter are we likely to lose some money?

Bottom line what would you do? Thanks.

Posted: 8/7/2005 12:52:31 PM EDT

[#1]

I'd send the letter to the editor, put a nice cramp on their sales potential.

Posted: 8/7/2005 12:53:21 PM EDT

[#2]

Go wreck his racing car, then draw down!

Actually your idea sounds good

Posted: 8/7/2005 12:54:54 PM EDT

[#3]

You can't get sued for the truth.

Posted: 8/7/2005 12:55:23 PM EDT

[#4]

I don't think they will publish the letter.

Posted: 8/7/2005 1:08:31 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
You can't get sued for the truth.

Sure you can. You can lose too. Even if you don't lose you have to defend the suit with real dollars. Right or wrong has nothing to do with it.

Posted: 8/7/2005 1:09:47 PM EDT

[#6]

Even if they publish it...I ask you...who really reads the letters? Personally, I'd take advantage of the dealership's new fame and contact your local consumer group (or local newstation's consumer hotline) and tell them the story...

ETA: Local chapter of the BBB and ATTY Gen'l offices as well...

Nope...I've never ever done anything like this ever....................

Posted: 8/7/2005 1:15:53 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Quoted:
You can't get sued for the truth.

Sure you can. You can lose too. Even if you don't lose you have to defend the suit with real dollars. Right or wrong has nothing to do with it.

+1

Posted: 8/7/2005 1:21:12 PM EDT

[#8]

draw down

Posted: 8/7/2005 1:21:36 PM EDT

[#9]

The time to have written the letter was a couple of years ago, when the original transgression took place.

Posted: 8/7/2005 2:09:39 PM EDT

[#10]

Where does a newspaper get most of it revenue?

Answer: Ad sales.

Who advertises the most, in most newspapers?

Answer: Car dealers.

Do you really think that the newspaper will print your letter?

Answer: Not on your life.

If most newspapers ran the real stories about people getting ripped of by car dealers there would not be much else left to print in them.

Posted: 8/7/2005 2:51:41 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Where does a newspaper get most of it revenue?

Answer: Ad sales.

Who advertises the most, in most newspapers?

Answer: Car dealers.

Do you really think that the newspaper will print your letter?

Answer: Not on your life.

If most newspapers ran the real stories about people getting ripped of by car dealers there would not be much else left to print in them.

What he said.

Posted: 8/7/2005 9:25:05 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
A few years ago my fathers sports car was wrecked by a mechanic who was repairing it. The mechanic didn't report the accident, the dealer (who the mechanic worked for) argued with us about who caused some of the damage, basically were jerks about it, the car was repaired by another shop at the expense of the first shops insurance.

Anyways last week there was an article in the paper about this dealership's racing team and painted a nice picture of them. We're thinking this may be a good way to write a letter to the editor about what they did to us.

The owner of this place is a real jerk, my only concern is that he might sue us for this. So if we put only the truth in the letter are we likely to lose some money?

Bottom line what would you do? Thanks.

#1 Should have gotten a lawyer at the time of the incident
#2 Nothing wrong with you telling everyone you know what a POS this guy is (word of mouth cant be sued)
#3 Dont write the letter if you dont want to be sued even though you may be right.
#4 Let it go, life lesson learned.

Posted: 8/7/2005 9:26:49 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:
A few years ago my fathers sports car was wrecked by a mechanic who was repairing it. The mechanic didn't report the accident, the dealer (who the mechanic worked for) argued with us about who caused some of the damage, basically were jerks about it, the car was repaired by another shop at the expense of the first shops insurance.

Anyways last week there was an article in the paper about this dealership's racing team and painted a nice picture of them. We're thinking this may be a good way to write a letter to the editor about what they did to us.

The owner of this place is a real jerk, my only concern is that he might sue us for this. So if we put only the truth in the letter are we likely to lose some money?

Bottom line what would you do? Thanks.

Well even though they were jerks about it, the car got fixed and their insurance ponied up the cash. What more do you want out of this deal? You can probably get sued by them for slander. I'd let it go.

Posted: 8/7/2005 9:33:09 PM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:
Quoted:
A few years ago my fathers sports car was wrecked by a mechanic who was repairing it. The mechanic didn't report the accident, the dealer (who the mechanic worked for) argued with us about who caused some of the damage, basically were jerks about it, the car was repaired by another shop at the expense of the first shops insurance.

Anyways last week there was an article in the paper about this dealership's racing team and painted a nice picture of them. We're thinking this may be a good way to write a letter to the editor about what they did to us.

The owner of this place is a real jerk, my only concern is that he might sue us for this. So if we put only the truth in the letter are we likely to lose some money?

Bottom line what would you do? Thanks.

Well even though they were jerks about it, the car got fixed and their insurance ponied up the cash. What more do you want out of this deal? You can probably get sued by them for ~~slander~~ libel. I'd let it go.

Slander is spoken, libel is written.

Posted: 8/7/2005 9:35:06 PM EDT

[#15]

Potato time. Use a broom handle. Makes it really hard to get out.

Posted: 8/7/2005 9:36:56 PM EDT

[#16]

leave the past in the past

Sgat1r5

Posted: 8/7/2005 9:37:33 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Quoted:
Quoted:
A few years ago my fathers sports car was wrecked by a mechanic who was repairing it. The mechanic didn't report the accident, the dealer (who the mechanic worked for) argued with us about who caused some of the damage, basically were jerks about it, the car was repaired by another shop at the expense of the first shops insurance.

Anyways last week there was an article in the paper about this dealership's racing team and painted a nice picture of them. We're thinking this may be a good way to write a letter to the editor about what they did to us.

The owner of this place is a real jerk, my only concern is that he might sue us for this. So if we put only the truth in the letter are we likely to lose some money?

Bottom line what would you do? Thanks.

Well even though they were jerks about it, the car got fixed and their insurance ponied up the cash. What more do you want out of this deal? You can probably get sued by them for ~~slander~~ libel. I'd let it go.

Slander is spoken, libel is written.

Oh get technical why don't ya!!

Posted: 8/7/2005 9:37:48 PM EDT

[#18]

You got your car fixed, move on with your hatred. The shop owner thinks he was supporting his employee when he said he did not do all the damage, he thinks you screwed him out of old damage on a new wreck. Why should a shop take the word of a customer/stranger over a trusted employee.

You got your settlement, now just drop it and move on.

Posted: 8/7/2005 9:40:59 PM EDT

[#19]

His race car isn't insured you know......................

Posted: 8/7/2005 9:45:00 PM EDT

[#20]

Did it buff right out? If so, move on with your life but don't forget to spread the word.

Posted: 8/8/2005 7:38:56 AM EDT

[#21]

What would I do? Drop it.

What happened to your fathers car happened "A few years ago". the car was repaired and paid for by the dealers insurance. It is done and over with.

Posted: 8/8/2005 7:56:02 AM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
You can't get sued for the truth.

Wrong.

You probably can't be successfully sued for the truth, but you can be sued for ANYTHING.

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